Seun Kuti, one of the sons of legendary Nigerian musician and activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has slammed Nigerians rejoicing over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023 and also served as Military Head of State between January 1984 and August 1985, died in London on Sunday, at the age of 82, after a prolonged illness.
Reacting, Kuti via his verified Instagram page on Tuesday, stated that, even though the late Nigerian leader dealt with his family, his death is not justice, and should not be a victory for Nigerians.
The singer who expressed deep pain over the harm allegedly caused by late president to his family, noted that, he did not celebrate his death.
He also highlighted the amount of taxpayers’ money used to fund Buhari’s overseas medical treatment until his death.
In his words: “That an old man has died in old age after using our blood to secure the financial future of his generations is not justice. Nobody watching this live video can say that their family suffered in the hands of Buhari the way my family did.”
“Now, some of you will come online celebrating like his death is a victory for us. Did you charge him in court for his crime? Why do you think an old man dying of old age is justice?” he asked.
“Over £3,000 was spent every month for his treatment in the UK while Nigerians are dying in public hospitals. You think that’s justice?.
“Buhari killed my friends, Buhari killed better men than me, men that should still be alive today. He killed my people. He killed the future of many Nigerians.”